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Confused? Bilstein Buying Guide

Bilstein have a very comprehensive product range from original equipment (OE) shock absorbers to professional motorsport applications. It can be confusing so this guide will explain some of the differences between the main products to help you make an informed choice.

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Shock absorbers

Bilstein B4 - These are classed as a replacement damper. A few B4 variations exist depending on the vehicle application but these are all intended to replace the standard shocks fitted when the car was new.

Bilstein B6 - A non adjustable sport damper which is painted yellow. The B6 damper is designed for the motorist that wants a sporty ride without lowering the car or changing the original springs.

Bilstein B8 - just like the B6 shock absorber but shorter. These are only for use with lowering springs or where listed for vehicles with factory sports suspension. The are shorter to ensure the all important coil spring pre load as lowering springs are shorter than OE springs.

Suspension Kits

Bilstein B12 Sportline - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Sportline lowering springs. This kit is non adjustable with typical lowering of upto 50mm

Bilstein B12 Pro-kit - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. Typical lowering 30-40mm to give the perfect balance between looks and performance. This kit is non adjustable.

Bilstein B14 (PSS) - An height adjustable coil over kit with lowering between 30-50mm front and rear to fine tune your look.

Bilstein B16 (PSS10) - An fully adjustable coil over kit. Lowering up to 30-50mm and 10 pressure adjustments. This kit allows quick and easy parallel adjustment of bump and rebound with a twist of a dial. Flexibility for road use or track.

Bilstein ClubSport - The ultimate kit. Complete flexibility allowing 100 setting variations. You can easily adjust the bump and rebound separately to fine tune your kit to any track.

This kit can be used on the road but is better suited for the track.

Front Coil Over Spring - E4-FD1-Z634B00

£115.92

CAR FITMENT This is a front coil spring for the VW T5/T6 B14 kit front strut, suitable as a replacement for the B14 Komfort kit. We can supply replacement springs for most Bilstein B14 and B16 kits. Please contact us...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-164915

£132.00 £72.60

CAR FITMENT:VW EOS (1F7) 1.4 TSI, 1.6 FSI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI,2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TSI, 3.2 V6,3.6 V6 (06/06-) with standard chassis

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-214768

£244.80 £84.49

CAR FITMENT: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4-t Box (904) 408 CDI, 408 D, 410 D, 411 CDI, 412 D, 413 CDI, 414, 416 CDI (02/96-05/06) MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4-t Bus (904) 408 CDI, 411 CDI, 413 CDI, 414, 416 CDI (02/96-05/06) MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-067803

£106.80 £46.49

CAR FITMENT: SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.7 SDI (08/97-06/04) VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 FSI, 1.4 TDI, 1.7 SDI (09/98-07/05)

Bilstein Rear B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-229890

£195.60 £123.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G01, G02, 0N4; without electronic suspension control AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03, G04, G05; Type: G06, G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-292078

£202.80 £128.00

VW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI RWD [08/17 -] 90kW, 122HPVW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI RWD [10/17 -] 103kW, 140HPVW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI RWD [05/17 -] 130kW, 177HPVW CRAFTER Platform/Chassis (SZ_) 2.0 TDI RWD...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-081894

£1,588.32 £1,508.90

CAR FITMENTSEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.0 (06/99-10/02) 37 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 900 kg; Axle load [kg] to 780 kg SEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.4 (06/99-10/02) 44...

Front Right Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-107439

£448.80 £266.02

CAR FITMENT: BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d, 3.0 d All-wheel Drive, 3.0 i, 4.4 i, 4.6 is, 4.8 is (05/00-) without ride height adjustment; with ride height adjustment VA: without pneumatic suspension

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-019642

£96.00 £52.80

CAR FITMENT: 50 (86) 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 (08/74-07/78) VW DERBY (86) 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (02/77-09/81) VW DERBY (86C, 80) 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 (08/81-12/84) VW POLO (86) 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (03/75-09/81) VW POLO (86C, 80) 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 CAT, 1.1,...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-028514

£156.00 £40.00

CAR FITMENT: VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 2.0, 2.4 D, 2.4 D Syncro, 2.5, 2.5 Syncro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI Syncro, 2.8 VR6 (11/90-04/03) HA: To Payload 1000 kg VW TRANSPORTER IV Bus...

Bilstein Front B3 OE Replacement - 37-314521

£102.00 £41.50

VW PASSAT (3C2) [03/05 - 12/10] 1.4 TSI EcoFuel [01/09 - 07/10] 110 KW 1.8 TSI [05/07 - 07/10] 118 KW 2.0 FSI [07/05 - 07/10] 147 KW 2.0 TDI [11/05 - 05/07] 88 KW 2.0 TDI [08/05 - 07/06]...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-253428

£158.40 £67.50

VW ARTEON (3H7, 3H8) 1.5 TSi [11/17 -] 110kW, 150HPVW ARTEON (3H7, 3H8) 2.0 TSI [05/17 -] 140kW, 190HPVW ARTEON (3H7, 3H8) 2.0 TDI [04/17 -] 110kW, 150HPVW ARTEON (3H7, 3H8) 2.0 TDI [05/17 -] 140kW, 190HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5,...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334206

£1,561.20 £1,327.13

MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (W447) [03/14 -] V 200 CDI / d (447.811, 447.813, 447.815) [03/14 -] 100 KW V 220 CDI / d (447.811, 447.813, 447.815) [03/14 -] 120 KW V 250 BlueTEC / d (447.811, 447.813, 447.815) [03/14 -] 140...

Bilstein Front Left B4 OE Replacement (DampTronic®) - 23-334595

£480.00 £333.01

VEHICLE FITMENT:VW T6 Bus/Caravelle (SGB, SGJ, SHB, SHJ) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 California (SGC, SGG, SHC) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ, SJD) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 Multivan (SGF, SGM, SGN,...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-117642

£44.40 £19.49

ON BACKORDER, estimated lead time - 3 weeks from point of order.CAR FITMENT AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (07/00-11/00) 75 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (11/94-10/00) 74 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-217468

£202.80 £92.50

CAR FITMENT:VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 TD Syncro, 1.9 Syncro, 2.1 Syncro (08/85-07/92) VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.6 TD Syncro, 1.9 Syncro, 2.1 Syncro (01/86-07/92) Spacers required for several wheel/tyre combinationsVW TRANSPORTER III Flatbed / Chassis 1.6 TD Syncro, 1.9...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-184245

£229.20 £88.50

CAR FITMENT: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5 Flatbed / Chassis (906) 309 CDI, 310 CDI, 311 CDI, 313 CDI, 315 CDI, 316, 316 CDI, 318 CDI, 319 CDI, 324 (06/06-) Heavy Duty Version . MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5-t Box (906) 309 CDI, 310...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-171579

£126.00 £49.00

CAR FITMENT:MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5 Flatbed / Chassis (906) 309 CDI, 310 CDI, 311 CDI, 313 CDI,315 CDI, 316, 316 CDI, 318 CDI, 319 CDI,324 (06/06-) with standard chassisMERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5-t Box (906) 309 CDI, 310 CDI, 311 CDI, 313 CDI,315...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-199365

£136.80 £64.50

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.0 TDI (02/09-09/10) 176 kW with standard chassis PORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.6 (02/07-09/10) 213 kW with standard chassis VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 3.0 TDI (04/06-05/10) 155 kW with standard chassis VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7)...